Transcript Elementary Hygiene Presentation for grades 3-6

Hygiene
From Head to Toe
Hygiene
From the Greek
word “hygies”
Meaning
“healthy, sound”
What is Personal Hygiene?
Regular Routine of Personal Care
Washing and Grooming
 Your Hair
 Your Face
 Your Skin
 Your Teeth
 Your Ears
 Your Hands
 Your Nails
 Your Feet
Hair
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Brush from roots to
ends to spread
natural oils along the
whole length of hair
Shampoo regularly
Hair
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How do I choose a
shampoo?
Is my hair Oily, or
is my hair Dry?
Do I need
conditioner?
What will stop the
DANDRUFF???
Dandruff
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What is it?
Dry itchy scalp
White flakes on
head and shoulders
Skin cells that grow
and die off too fast
Lice
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Small creatures that like to live on peoples
heads
You can get them from “head to head” contact
Anyone can get lice
They don’t jump or fly
Check for “nits” (lice eggs) if your head itches
Avoid “head to head” contact or sharing combs
or hats
They don’t cause disease
ACNE
Acne is created when oil from the
oil glands mix with the dead cells
and plug up the hair follicles in the
skin it creates a “whitehead.”
A “blackhead” is when the plug turns
black from being on top of the skin.
Acne
Acne
What makes acne
worse?
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Oil-based makeup,
suntan oil, hair jells and
spray.
Who gets acne?
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Squeezing or picking at
blemishes
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Hard scrubbing of the
skin
Boys and girls during
their teen years.
Boys may get it
worse because they
have more skin oil.
If your parents had
bad acne, chances
are you may too.
Acne Myths
1: Does chocolate cause zits?
NO
2: Does extra washing help
clear zits?
No
extra scrubbing irritates skin
3: Does acne leave scars?
Yes
you can reduce the scarring by NOT PICKING
and avoid excessive scrubbing
Ears
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Wash ears daily
with a wash cloth
don’t forget behind
the ears
Do not use Q-tips
in ears it will smash
the ear wax deep
into the ear canal
Dental Hygiene
How to avoid decay!
What causes cavities?
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Sugar and Plaque
together creates
bacteria that cause
tooth decay.
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Daily dental hygiene
that consist of
brushing for 2 min.
and flossing twice a
day.
See a dentist every 6
months
Halitosis: Bad Breath
Caused by bacteria
Other causes:
 Food stuck in
teeth
 Sinus problems
 Stomach problems
Body Odor
What causes body odor?
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Perspiration and bacteria
mixed together
Apocrine glands under
the arms secrete odors
Poor hygiene
Poor diets or some foods
such as onions and garlic
Treatments…
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The use of
antiperspirants and
deodorants cover odor
Daily baths or showers
using soap and
scrubbing the entire
body
Change clothing daily
Maintain a healthy diet
Body Odor
So many choices…
What would be
best for me…???
Ask your parent!
Fingernails and Toenails
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File fingernails in one
direction
Cut toenails straight
across – never cut
into corners
Protect against
ingrown toenails by
avoiding tight shoes
Athletes Foot: Fungal Infection
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Treatment
Keep feet and skin
clean and dry
Change socks daily
Avoid walking barefoot
in public areas
Throw away worn-out
shoes and never borrow
other people’s shoes
Make Hygiene part of your daily routine
Thanks to: www.tcoek12.org/tcoeforms/health/Hygiene